Cleaning Tips (55 KB) - Viking

Oven InteriorAll ovens should be cleaned frequently with hot, soapy water.Non self-cleaning ovens• Oven door: For non self-cleaning ovens, use Easy-Off Fume Free Max Oven Cleaner. Apply oven cleaner with a damp sponge.• Oven racks and rack supports: Clean with hot, soapy water or Soft Scrub cleanser. Remove before self-cleaning.• Oven interior surfaces: Use Easy-Off Fume Free Max Oven Cleaner. Follow manufacturer’s directions. For self-cleaning ovens,remove oven racks and rack supports and follow self-clean instructions in the Use and Care Manual.• Never line the oven cavity with aluminum foil. It will melt on and permanently damage the surface.Self-cleaning ovens• Oven interior surfaces: Remove oven racks and rack supports (VGSC Ranges only) and follow self-cleaning instructions in the Use andCare Manual.• The infrared broiler should never be cleaned. Any cleaner can damage the special mesh screen and/or the igniter.Char-GrillGriddle/Simmer PlateConstructed of machined steel with blanchard finish.This cleans most efficiently while still hot.Grill grate: May be cleaned immediately after cooking is complete and before turning off theflame. Use a soft bristle brush to scrub the grill grate. Dip the brush frequently into a bowl ofwater. Steam is created as the water contacts the hot grate. The steam assists the cleaningprocess by softening the food particles. For thorough cleaning of the grill grate, use grill cleaneraccording to manufacturer’s directions and then soak 15 to 20 minutes in a hot water andmild detergent solution. After soaking, scrub with a blue Scotch-Brite pad. Do not use a steelwool pad or abrasive cleaners, for risk of damaging the porcelain finish. Dry thoroughly.Flavor-generator plates: Scrape off all burned on debris. Soak 15-20 minutes in a hot waterand mild detergent solution. After soaking, scrub with a blue Scotch-Brite pad. Flavor-generatorplates are also dishwasher safe.First time use: Scrub griddle with mixture of one quart warm water and 1 ⁄4 cup white vinegar, usingblue Scotch-Brite pad. Dry thoroughly. Wash griddle with warm, soapy water. Rinse off and dry thoroughly.Season griddle by thinly coating the surface with approximately 1 ⁄2 to 1 teaspoon unsaltedvegetable oil. Apply to entire griddle using a paper towel or clean cloth. Let oil sit on griddle forabout one hour and then wipe down with a clean cloth to soak up any residual oil. The griddle is nowready to be used.• It is not necessary to wash your griddle after every use. When light cooking is performed, simplywipe down the surface with a clean cloth or paper towel. The oils in the food in which wascooked on the surface will naturally season the griddle.• After heavy cooking is done and the griddle is still warm, you can pour some room temperatureclub soda directly on the griddle. Using a metal spatula, pull oils and excess food towards thegrease trough. Wipe entire surface with a paper towel. Follow up with the seasoning process.• Keeping your griddle well seasoned will prevent your griddle from surface rust. If your griddle isnot used for a period of time, it must be re-seasoned. Every time your griddle is washed, it mustbe re-seasoned.• It is normal for the griddle to darken over time, possibly unevenly.• Non-stick cooking sprays are not recommended, considering their high water content they have a tendency to burn on.• Corn oil is not recommended due to their high sugar level. It will caramelize and burn on the surface making it very difficult toremove.• After using the griddle, always remove the grease trough located in the front. Simply pull the trough towards you and lift out. Thetrough or tray trap needs to be cleaned after each use. Wash the trough in hot soapy water. If grease is permitted to accumulate, a firehazzard could occur.IMPORTANT: Never flood a hot griddle with cold water. This promotes griddle warping and can cause the griddle to crack if continuedover a period of time.For heavy duty cleaning, Viking offers a Griddle Cleaning Kit (GCK). This fast and easy commercial grade cleaning system will cleanyour griddle in a matter of minutes. To order, contact your local Viking dealer or order on the Viking Web Site at vikingrange.com –Accessories – Cooking Accessories – Gas and Dual Fuel Accessories.Viking Range Corporation111 Front Street • Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 • 662-455-1200For product information, call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641) or visit the Viking Web Site at vikingrange.comF1809FMS1010